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After a year-long shutdown forced by the coronavirus pandemic, Playhouse Stage Company will return to Albany’s Washington Park for a 33rd season.
Producing Artistic Director Owen Smith speaks at a press conference Tuesday.
Credit Jesse King / WAMC
As in years past, Producing Artistic Director Owen Smith says the company will split the summer between two musical productions:
Ain’t Misbehavin’ in July, and
Matilda, featuring the students of Park Playhouse, in August. But this summer, crowds will be capped at 200 people.
“We will have 100 paid seats on the ground and our free seats in the amphitheater, Smith explains. Everyone will have to have a reservation in advance and a digital ticket to be able to visit Park Playhouse. They will not be able to drop blankets on the hillside willy-nilly, you’re gonna have to have a reservation so that we can ensure our social distancing map is adhered to, and our attendance cap is adhered to.”